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Hi Simon! I hope you do not mean system boilers as I am looking for open vent. Having read everything so far, I am quite keen on these boilers now. Will try a different supplier for the info. The ones I spoke to in my area put you through to pretty young females (sounded like it anyway) who...

Thanks to doitall for the installer info. I have many years experience in plumbing and heating myself. I have fitted complete heating systems in my present and previous houses. Because of the new laws the boiler replacement alone can cost £3K and upwards. My plan was to alter the plumbing...

Finally we are getting there. Thanks JohnD for info on the various Flue options. I could design it to suit my requirements. Thanks to all for giving their time and expertise. I shall let you know how I got on. The next thing would be to find a installer willing enough to fit this brand name...

Guys! Thanks for the replies. The present flue points to the boundary wall next door (on the side of the hose). This needs to be raised a bit and turned half way to discharge at an angle away from the boundary wall. I did speak to Viessman on 01952675000 who confirmed the lack of plume...

:( Well Guys! Due to the weight of the arguments in favour of Viessmann I decided to look into it and guess what, no plume management for the 100 series. The dealers I spoke to simply refer me to the manufacturer in the UK for any further info. Some of the 200 series can be purchase with plume...

:D Thanks for all that info. Bloody depressing if you ask me. Why do all the good ones come from Germany? As always we are left with sub-standard goods with a "good spares service" because (as pointed out), it would be needed. So thanks for all your time and input. It has been an eye...

I say Agile knows what he is talking about, so take his advise and come off the fence.

Thanks for that Dave! I forgot to mention the BTU, EcoTec Plus 428 and Ultracom HXI 24. I have also been advised against oversizing if there is not much heat los. I have been quoted these two makes by different installers for this (replacement) job. Both have quoted flushing but I don't...

Funny you mentioned that. "Best Buy" on WHICH does not always mean the best product. So the Best Buy could save you pounds that much is a guarantee.

Thank you Tony. My limited research was based on cost and popularity. I am open to suggestions but am also wary of less known brand names that might spell trouble for spares or service in future. Judging from the comments so far I feel the need to be more flexible. Any suggestions?

:?: Thanks to everyone for their responses. However, I am only looking for open vent boiler and have these two on my short list. One other differenece between the two is the output. As I said earlier, I am more concerened with the reliability after the guaratee expires. I was dead set on a...

With your combined experince of installing new boilers, which one would you recommend, a Glowworm Ultracom HXI or an Vaillant ECO TEC PLUS ? I am more concerned with reliability. I tried WHICH Online but their reports are very limited and somewhat out out of date. Thanks.

my understanding was that burying bare copper pipes under cement mix could cause erosion due to cement composition.